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- the invention relates to signal processing. More particularly, the invention is directed to a signal processing system and method for automatic bandwidth control in the signal processing system.
- AM and FM broadcast bands include a plurality of channels.
- a particular broadcast station is allocated a unique channel to conduct broadcasting within an assigned frequency range.
- the FCC allows the modulation of a broadcast in a frequency channel to occupy certain frequency ranges up to certain maximum levels with respect to an unmodulated carrier, specified by a spectral mask.
- the spectral mask allows for some energy from one channel to appear in adjacent and alternate channels. If the carrier level of an adjacent or alternate channel is significantly higher than the carrier level of the desired channel to which a user is listening, the adjacent or alternate channel may interfere with the desired channel. Assignment of frequency channels to individual transmitters is determined according to geographic location and other factors to minimize interference between transmissions in adjacent channels and alternate channels (an alternate channel is a channel two channels away from the desired channel of interest). Since demand in populous areas is high for the limited number of channels available, adjacent and/or alternate channel interferers are often present. Furthermore, in some cases broadcasts may not adhere to the spectral mask requirements and broadcasts in adjacent and alternate channels produce even higher energy levels in the desired channel.
- IF intermediate frequency
- the desired modulation content may cause false triggering of adjacent detection, preventing the bandwidth from widening to allow the high-deviation signal to pass.
- the false adjacent detection may reduce the bandwidth, causing high distortion and an even stronger false detection of adjacent level.
- a signal processing system with automatic bandwidth control comprises: an antenna for receiving a plurality of broadcast signals; a tuner circuit for tuning to a pre-determined range of frequencies from a total spectrum of broadcast signals, wherein the tuner circuit tunes the antenna to receive at least one broadcast signal on at least one pre-determined channel; a channel filter in communication with the tuner circuit and adapted to receive the at least one broadcast signal on the at least one channel, wherein the channel filter substantially blocks broadcast signals outside a pre-determined frequency band, while providing transmission of the at least one broadcast signal having a frequency within the pre-determined frequency band; and a processor in communication with the tuner circuit and the channel filter, wherein the processor analyzes the at least one broadcast signal, analyzes content characteristics of the at least one channel, and controls a bandwidth of the channel filter in response to the analysis of the at least one broadcast signal and the analysis of the at least one channel.
- the invention also provides methods for controlling a bandwidth of a signal processing system.
- One method comprises the steps of: detecting a presence of an adjacent signal on at least one adjacent channel relative to a desired channel, detecting a modulation characteristic of the desired channel measuring a signal strength on the at least one adjacent channel; measuring a signal strength on the desired channel; and adjusting a bandwidth filter applied to the desired channel in response to the measurements and detection steps.
- Another method comprises the steps of: tuning to a first adjacent channel having a higher broadcast frequency relative to a desired channel; detecting a presence of an adjacent signal on the first adjacent channel; detecting a modulation characteristic of the desired channel while tuned to the first adjacent channel; measuring a signal strength on the first adjacent channel; tuning to a second adjacent channel having a lower broadcast frequency relative to a desired channel; detecting a presence of an adjacent signal on a second adjacent channel; measuring a signal strength on the second adjacent channel; detecting a modulation characteristic of the desired channel while tuned to the second adjacent channel; tuning to the desired channel; measuring a signal strength on the desired channel; and adjusting a bandwidth filter applied to the desired channel in response to the measurements and detection steps.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a signal processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a signal processing system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a flow chart of a method for controlling a bandwidth of a signal processing system, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a signal processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the signal processing system 10 includes an antenna 12 , a tuner circuit 14 , a channel filter 16 , a demodulator 18 , and a processor 20 .
- the signal processing system 10 may include additional components such as a second tuner 21 , for example.
- the second tuner 21 may be used to monitor various characteristics of multiple signal channels.
- the antenna 12 is adapted to receive a broadcast radio frequency (RF) signal 22 and transmit the RF signal 22 to the tuner circuit 14 .
- the antenna 12 may be any device for receiving broadcast signals having a pre-determined range of frequencies.
- the tuner circuit 14 is adapted to “tune” to a pre-determined narrow range of frequencies from the total spectrum of broadcast signals and ambient radio waves. As shown, the tuner circuit 14 includes a mixer 24 and an RF amplifier 26 which cooperate to generate a carrier-based signal in the form of an intermediate frequency (IF) signal having a lower frequency than the original broadcast frequency. It is understood that the tuner circuit 14 may include additional components and features such as automatic gain control, for example. It is further understood that the tuner circuit 14 may be controlled or modified to tune to any signal channel or frequency range, as desired, As such, the tuner circuit 14 transmits the IF signal to the channel filter 16 .
- IF intermediate frequency
- the channel filter 16 is adapted to block signals outside a pre-determined frequency band, while providing transmission of a desirable range of frequencies.
- the channel filter 16 may be any filter circuit for controlling the transmission of signals based upon frequency, now known or later developed. It is understood that the channel filter 16 may be controlled or modified to adjust the frequency band (i.e. bandwidth), as desired.
- the demodulator 18 is adapted to receive the IF signal, process the IF signal, and extract an information content from a modulated carrier wave of the IF signal. As such, the demodulator 18 transmits an audio signal representing a demodulated form of the IF signal.
- the demodulator 18 is a quadrature demodulator or detector as is known in the art. However, other devices, systems, and methods of demodulation may be used such as a phase-locked loop circuit, a Foster-Seeley discriminator, and other electronic filters and detectors, for example. It is understood that the audio signal may be transmitted to further processing components such as a stereo decoding circuit (not shown), for example.
- the processor 20 illustrated is in communication with the tuner circuit 12 and the channel filter 16 . As such, the processor 20 adjusts the tuner circuit 14 to “tune” to a pre-determined narrow range of frequencies or pre-determined signal channels. The processor 20 also controls the settings and functions of the channel filter 16 to modify a bandwidth of transmitted signals. It is understood that the processor 20 may intercommunicate with additional device and components of the signal processing system 10 such as the demodulator 18 and the second tuner 21 . Additionally, the processor 20 is adapted to receive samples of the IF signal and the audio signal for detecting signal levels and processing the received signals for measurement and signal analysis. The processor 20 may be any device or system adapted to receive a sample of the transmitted signals, analyze and evaluate the signals, and control the tuner circuit 12 and channel filter 14 in response to the analysis and evaluation of the sampled signals.
- the processor 20 analyses and evaluates the sampled signals based upon an instruction set 32 .
- the instruction set 32 which may be embodied within any computer readable medium, includes algorithms and processor executable instructions for configuring the processor 20 to perform a variety of tasks. It is understood that the processor 20 may execute a variety functions such as controlling the functions of the tuner circuit 12 and channel filter 16 , for example.
- the processor 20 may include a storage device 34 .
- the storage device 34 may be a single storage device or may be multiple storage devices.
- the storage device 34 may be a solid state storage system, a magnetic storage system, an optical storage system or any other suitable storage system or device. It is understood that the storage device 34 is adapted to store the instruction set 32 . Other data and information may be stored in the storage device 34 , as desired.
- the processor 20 may further include a programmable component 36 . It is understood that the programmable component 36 may be in communication with any other component of the signal processing system 10 such as the tuner circuit 12 and the channel filter 16 , for example. In certain embodiments, the programmable component 36 is adapted to manage and control processing functions of the processor 20 . Specifically, the programmable component 36 is adapted to control the analysis of the sampled signals. It is understood that the programmable component 36 may be adapted to store data and information on the storage device 34 , and retrieve data and information from the storage device 34 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates a signal processing system 10 ′ according to another embodiment of the present invention similar to the signal processing system 10 of FIG. 1 , except as described below. Structure repeated from the description of FIG. 1 includes the same reference numeral and a prime (′) symbol. As shown, the signal processing system 10 ′ includes an analog-to-digital converter (A/D converter) 38 and a digital down converter (DDC) 40 .
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- the A/D converter 38 is adapted to receive a continuous signal and convert the signal into a discrete digital representation, as can be appreciated by someone skilled in the art of digital signal processing. Specifically, the A/D converter 38 is adapted to receive the IF signal from the tuner circuit 14 ′, convert the IF signal, and transmit a digital representation of the IF signal to the DDC 40 . It is understood that the A/D converter 38 may be any analog-to-digital conversion devices or system now known or later developed.
- the DDC 40 converts the digitized IF signal to a baseband signal centered at zero frequency. In addition to down conversion, the DDC 40 may decimate the IF signal to a lower sampling rate.
- the signal processing system 10 , 10 ′ is tuned to an adjacent signal channel having a pre-determined frequency range. Characteristics of the signal content of the adjacent channel are measured to determine a presence of an actual broadcast signal at the adjacent channel and modulation characteristics of a signal at the desired channel. In addition, level measurements or “signal strength” measurements on the desired channel and the adjacent channels are performed to determine the respective signal strengths. The results from all of the measurements are automatically analyzed using a structure of thresholds and logical decisions to determine whether an actual signal is present on an adjacent channel and whether the signal at the desired channel has high-modulation. The bandwidth or range of bandwidths is adjusted in response to the analysis of the measurements. It is understood that both binary measurements and signal data in a digital processing system and continuous measurements and signal data in an analog processing system may be analyzed.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a method 100 for controlling a filter bandwidth for the signal processing system 10 , 10 ′ according to the present invention.
- the desired channel may be any dedicated channel for conducting broadcasting within a pre-determined frequency range.
- the tuner circuit 12 , 12 ′ is tuned to a first adjacent channel, wherein the first adjacent channel is a signal channel having a frequency that is higher than the desired channel. It is understood that the first adjacent channel may be a signal channel having a frequency that is lower than the desired channel.
- the processor 20 , 20 ′ detects whether an actual signal is being broadcast on the first adjacent channel.
- the detection of an actual signal on the first adjacent channel is based on the detection of a pilot waveform, wherein the detection of a pilot waveform indicates the presence of an actual signal.
- the detection of an actual signal on the first adjacent channel is based on a signal quality at the first adjacent channel.
- the signal quality is measured by performing demodulation and measuring ultra-sonic noise.
- the signal quality is measured using intermediate frequency measurement methods similar to the methods disclosed in applicant's commonly owned U.S. Pat. No. 6,295,324, hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the processor 20 , 20 ′ detects modulation characteristics of a signal broadcast on the desired channel to determine whether the signal has a high-modulation or high-deviation.
- the modulation characteristics may be detected by at least one of: measuring a level of ultrasonic noise; measuring a modulation level; measuring an audio level; and measuring a frequency content. It is further understood that certain modulation characteristics are detected while tuned to at least one adjacent channel, while other modulation characteristics are detected while tuned to the desired channel.
- the modulation characteristics include at least one of a modulation level, a level of frequency deviation of the carrier signal, and bandwidth on the frequency content of a modulating signal.
- the modulation characteristics are detected while the signal processing system 10 , 10 ′ is tuned to an adjacent channel.
- the signal processing system 10 , 10 ′ is tuned to an adjacent channel for detection of fast noise disturbances due to breakthroughs of the desired on high-deviation peaks. It is understood that the presence of noise disturbances may be detected by monitoring the intermediate frequency signal level for peak detection. It is further understood that disturbance noise may be detected using intermediate frequency measurement methods similar to the methods disclosed in applicant's commonly owned U.S. Pat. No. 6,295,324.
- the signal processing system 10 , 10 ′ may be tuned to the desired channel, wherein the bandwidth is adjusted to a range that will pass signals with a pre-determined deviation.
- a signal quality through the desired channel is measured by performing demodulation and ultra-sonic noise measurement while the signal processing system 10 , 10 ′ is tuned to an adjacent channel. It is understood that the signal quality may be measured using intermediate frequency measurement methods similar to the methods disclosed in applicant's commonly owned U.S. Pat. No. 6,295,324.
- the signal processing system 10 , 10 ′ measures signal content levels in the desired channel, the first adjacent channel, and the second adjacent channel. As such, the content level of each of the channels is analyzed and compared. It is understood that where high-deviation is present on the desired channel, the content of each of the first adjacent channel and the second adjacent channel is substantially the same due to the symmetric nature of modulation signals. It is further understood that combinations of specific detection methods may be used to add further robustness to the high-deviation detection.
- step 116 the processor 20 , 20 ′ measures an IF level or signal strength of the while the tuner circuit 12 , 12 ′ is tuned to the first adjacent channel.
- the tuner circuit 12 , 12 ′ is tuned to a second adjacent channel, wherein the second adjacent channel is a signal channel having a frequency that is lower than the desired channel. It is understood that the second adjacent channel may be a signal channel having a frequency that is higher than the desired channel.
- the processor 20 , 20 ′ detects whether an actual signal is being broadcast on the second adjacent channel.
- the detection of an actual signal on the second adjacent channel is based on the detection of a pilot waveform, wherein the detection of a pilot waveform indicates the presence of an actual signal.
- the detection of an actual signal on the second adjacent channel is based on a signal quality on the second adjacent channel.
- the signal quality is measured by performing demodulation and measuring ultra-sonic noise, in other embodiments, the signal quality is measured using intermediate frequency measurement methods similar to the methods disclosed in applicant's commonly owned U.S. Pat. No. 6,295,324 hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the processor 20 , 20 ′ detects modulation characteristics of a signal broadcast on the desired channel to determine whether the signal has a high-modulation or high-deviation, It is understood that the modulation characteristics may be detected by at least one of measuring a level of ultrasonic noise; measuring a modulation level; measuring an audio level; and measuring a frequency content. It is further understood that certain modulation characteristics are detected while tuned at least one adjacent channel, while other modulation characteristics are detected while tuned to the desired channel. As a non-limiting example, the modulation characteristics include at least one of a modulation level, a level of frequency deviation of the carrier signal, and bandwidth on the frequency content of a modulating signal.
- a determination of a high-deviation content may be measured by at least one of the high-deviation detection methods, described above. It is understood that combinations of the specific detection methods may be used to add further robustness to the high-deviation detection.
- step 124 the processor 20 , 20 ′ measures an IF level or signal strength while the tuner circuit 12 , 12 ′ is tuned to the second adjacent channel.
- step 126 the tuner circuit 12 , 12 ′ is tuned to the desired channel. Once tuned, the processor 20 , 20 ′, measures an intermediate frequency signal level or signal strength at the desired channel, shown in step 128 .
- step 130 the processor 20 , 20 ′ measures additional characteristics of the desired channel and the signal broadcast at the desired channel such as level characteristics and channel content, for example.
- step 132 the processor 20 , 20 ′ analyzes the measurements received from steps 110 through 130 to determine a preferred or “best” bandwidth setting for the desired channel. Specifically, the results from all of the measurements are automatically analyzed using a structure of thresholds and logical decisions to determine whether either an adjacent signal is truly present or that the desired channel has high-deviation.
- the processor 20 , 20 ′ adjusts the channel filter 16 , 16 ′ in response to the analysis of the measurements in step 132 .
- the bandwidth at the desired channel is adjusted to minimize interference from adjacent signals on adjacent channels, while maximizing bandwidth to limit distortion on the desired channel.
- the method 100 is finalized.
- the method 100 may include a quality test step, shown in step 135 . For example, where the desired channel has been determined to have high-deviation, the bandwidth is widened and a secondary signal quality measurement is made. If signal quality is determined to be satisfactory, the bandwidth decision is confirmed and the method 100 is directed to step 136 and finalized. Otherwise, the method 100 is routed to step 110 .
- the bandwidth will be narrowed and no measurements on the other adjacent channels are required. Additionally, a “pre-measurement” of the signal levels of the desired channel and at least one of the adjacent channels may be used to determine the “strongest” signal on the at least one of the adjacent channels. Accordingly, the bandwidth may be modified in response to the strongest adjacent signal.
- the signal processing system 10 , 10 ′ and methods according to the present invention provide automatic bandwidth control including a detection of a high-deviation signal at the desired channel. As such, the bandwidth at the desired channel is adjusted to minimize interference from adjacent signals on adjacent channels, while maximizing bandwidth to limit distortion on the desired channel.
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- The invention relates to signal processing. More particularly, the invention is directed to a signal processing system and method for automatic bandwidth control in the signal processing system.
- Commercial AM and FM broadcast bands include a plurality of channels. A particular broadcast station is allocated a unique channel to conduct broadcasting within an assigned frequency range.
- The FCC allows the modulation of a broadcast in a frequency channel to occupy certain frequency ranges up to certain maximum levels with respect to an unmodulated carrier, specified by a spectral mask. The spectral mask allows for some energy from one channel to appear in adjacent and alternate channels. If the carrier level of an adjacent or alternate channel is significantly higher than the carrier level of the desired channel to which a user is listening, the adjacent or alternate channel may interfere with the desired channel. Assignment of frequency channels to individual transmitters is determined according to geographic location and other factors to minimize interference between transmissions in adjacent channels and alternate channels (an alternate channel is a channel two channels away from the desired channel of interest). Since demand in populous areas is high for the limited number of channels available, adjacent and/or alternate channel interferers are often present. Furthermore, in some cases broadcasts may not adhere to the spectral mask requirements and broadcasts in adjacent and alternate channels produce even higher energy levels in the desired channel.
- In FM receivers, it is advantageous to automatically adapt an intermediate frequency (IF) bandwidth based on whether strong adjacent-channel interfering signals are present. When no strong adjacent signals are present, the bandwidth is kept wide for minimum distortion, When adjacent signals are present, the bandwidth is narrowed to reduce interfere cc from the adjacent signals. However, if the desired channel has high modulation (deviation) two problems can occur.
- First, the desired modulation content may cause false triggering of adjacent detection, preventing the bandwidth from widening to allow the high-deviation signal to pass. Second, the false adjacent detection may reduce the bandwidth, causing high distortion and an even stronger false detection of adjacent level.
- It would be desirable to develop a signal processing system and a method for automatic bandwidth control in the signal processing system, wherein the system and method minimize interference from adjacent signals on adjacent channels, while maximizing bandwidth to limit distortion on a desired channel.
- Concordant and consistent with the present invention, a signal processing system and a method for automatic bandwidth control in the signal processing system, wherein the system and method minimize interference from adjacent signals on adjacent channels, while maximizing bandwidth to limit distortion on a desired channel, has surprisingly been discovered.
- In one embodiment, a signal processing system with automatic bandwidth control comprises: an antenna for receiving a plurality of broadcast signals; a tuner circuit for tuning to a pre-determined range of frequencies from a total spectrum of broadcast signals, wherein the tuner circuit tunes the antenna to receive at least one broadcast signal on at least one pre-determined channel; a channel filter in communication with the tuner circuit and adapted to receive the at least one broadcast signal on the at least one channel, wherein the channel filter substantially blocks broadcast signals outside a pre-determined frequency band, while providing transmission of the at least one broadcast signal having a frequency within the pre-determined frequency band; and a processor in communication with the tuner circuit and the channel filter, wherein the processor analyzes the at least one broadcast signal, analyzes content characteristics of the at least one channel, and controls a bandwidth of the channel filter in response to the analysis of the at least one broadcast signal and the analysis of the at least one channel.
- The invention also provides methods for controlling a bandwidth of a signal processing system.
- One method comprises the steps of: detecting a presence of an adjacent signal on at least one adjacent channel relative to a desired channel, detecting a modulation characteristic of the desired channel measuring a signal strength on the at least one adjacent channel; measuring a signal strength on the desired channel; and adjusting a bandwidth filter applied to the desired channel in response to the measurements and detection steps.
- Another method comprises the steps of: tuning to a first adjacent channel having a higher broadcast frequency relative to a desired channel; detecting a presence of an adjacent signal on the first adjacent channel; detecting a modulation characteristic of the desired channel while tuned to the first adjacent channel; measuring a signal strength on the first adjacent channel; tuning to a second adjacent channel having a lower broadcast frequency relative to a desired channel; detecting a presence of an adjacent signal on a second adjacent channel; measuring a signal strength on the second adjacent channel; detecting a modulation characteristic of the desired channel while tuned to the second adjacent channel; tuning to the desired channel; measuring a signal strength on the desired channel; and adjusting a bandwidth filter applied to the desired channel in response to the measurements and detection steps.
- The above, as well as other advantages of the present invention, will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment when considered in the light of the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a signal processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a signal processing system according to another embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 3 is a flow chart of a method for controlling a bandwidth of a signal processing system, according to an embodiment of the present invention. - The following detailed description and appended drawings describe and illustrate various embodiments of the invention. The description and drawings serve to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any manner. In respect of the methods disclosed, the steps presented are exemplary in nature, and thus, the order of the steps is not necessary or critical.
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FIG. 1 illustrates asignal processing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, thesignal processing system 10 includes anantenna 12, atuner circuit 14, achannel filter 16, ademodulator 18, and aprocessor 20. It is understood that thesignal processing system 10 may include additional components such as asecond tuner 21, for example. As a non-limiting example, thesecond tuner 21 may be used to monitor various characteristics of multiple signal channels. - The
antenna 12 is adapted to receive a broadcast radio frequency (RF)signal 22 and transmit theRF signal 22 to thetuner circuit 14. Theantenna 12 may be any device for receiving broadcast signals having a pre-determined range of frequencies. - The
tuner circuit 14 is adapted to “tune” to a pre-determined narrow range of frequencies from the total spectrum of broadcast signals and ambient radio waves. As shown, thetuner circuit 14 includes amixer 24 and anRF amplifier 26 which cooperate to generate a carrier-based signal in the form of an intermediate frequency (IF) signal having a lower frequency than the original broadcast frequency. It is understood that thetuner circuit 14 may include additional components and features such as automatic gain control, for example. It is further understood that thetuner circuit 14 may be controlled or modified to tune to any signal channel or frequency range, as desired, As such, thetuner circuit 14 transmits the IF signal to thechannel filter 16. - The
channel filter 16 is adapted to block signals outside a pre-determined frequency band, while providing transmission of a desirable range of frequencies. Thechannel filter 16 may be any filter circuit for controlling the transmission of signals based upon frequency, now known or later developed. It is understood that thechannel filter 16 may be controlled or modified to adjust the frequency band (i.e. bandwidth), as desired. - The
demodulator 18 is adapted to receive the IF signal, process the IF signal, and extract an information content from a modulated carrier wave of the IF signal. As such, thedemodulator 18 transmits an audio signal representing a demodulated form of the IF signal. In certain embodiments, thedemodulator 18 is a quadrature demodulator or detector as is known in the art. However, other devices, systems, and methods of demodulation may be used such as a phase-locked loop circuit, a Foster-Seeley discriminator, and other electronic filters and detectors, for example. It is understood that the audio signal may be transmitted to further processing components such as a stereo decoding circuit (not shown), for example. - The
processor 20 illustrated is in communication with thetuner circuit 12 and thechannel filter 16. As such, theprocessor 20 adjusts thetuner circuit 14 to “tune” to a pre-determined narrow range of frequencies or pre-determined signal channels. Theprocessor 20 also controls the settings and functions of thechannel filter 16 to modify a bandwidth of transmitted signals. It is understood that theprocessor 20 may intercommunicate with additional device and components of thesignal processing system 10 such as thedemodulator 18 and thesecond tuner 21. Additionally, theprocessor 20 is adapted to receive samples of the IF signal and the audio signal for detecting signal levels and processing the received signals for measurement and signal analysis. Theprocessor 20 may be any device or system adapted to receive a sample of the transmitted signals, analyze and evaluate the signals, and control thetuner circuit 12 andchannel filter 14 in response to the analysis and evaluation of the sampled signals. - As shown, the
processor 20 analyses and evaluates the sampled signals based upon an instruction set 32. The instruction set 32, which may be embodied within any computer readable medium, includes algorithms and processor executable instructions for configuring theprocessor 20 to perform a variety of tasks. It is understood that theprocessor 20 may execute a variety functions such as controlling the functions of thetuner circuit 12 andchannel filter 16, for example. - In certain embodiments, the
processor 20 may include astorage device 34. Thestorage device 34 may be a single storage device or may be multiple storage devices. Furthermore, thestorage device 34 may be a solid state storage system, a magnetic storage system, an optical storage system or any other suitable storage system or device. It is understood that thestorage device 34 is adapted to store the instruction set 32. Other data and information may be stored in thestorage device 34, as desired. - The
processor 20 may further include aprogrammable component 36. It is understood that theprogrammable component 36 may be in communication with any other component of thesignal processing system 10 such as thetuner circuit 12 and thechannel filter 16, for example. In certain embodiments, theprogrammable component 36 is adapted to manage and control processing functions of theprocessor 20. Specifically, theprogrammable component 36 is adapted to control the analysis of the sampled signals. It is understood that theprogrammable component 36 may be adapted to store data and information on thestorage device 34, and retrieve data and information from thestorage device 34. -
FIG. 2 illustrates asignal processing system 10′ according to another embodiment of the present invention similar to thesignal processing system 10 ofFIG. 1 , except as described below. Structure repeated from the description ofFIG. 1 includes the same reference numeral and a prime (′) symbol. As shown, thesignal processing system 10′ includes an analog-to-digital converter (A/D converter) 38 and a digital down converter (DDC) 40. - The A/
D converter 38 is adapted to receive a continuous signal and convert the signal into a discrete digital representation, as can be appreciated by someone skilled in the art of digital signal processing. Specifically, the A/D converter 38 is adapted to receive the IF signal from thetuner circuit 14′, convert the IF signal, and transmit a digital representation of the IF signal to theDDC 40. It is understood that the A/D converter 38 may be any analog-to-digital conversion devices or system now known or later developed. - The
DDC 40 converts the digitized IF signal to a baseband signal centered at zero frequency. In addition to down conversion, theDDC 40 may decimate the IF signal to a lower sampling rate. - In operation, the
signal processing system - Specifically,
FIG. 3 illustrates amethod 100 for controlling a filter bandwidth for thesignal processing system - In
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step 114, theprocessor - In certain embodiments, the modulation characteristics are detected while the
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step 124, theprocessor tuner circuit - In
step 126, thetuner circuit processor step 128. - In
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step 132, theprocessor steps 110 through 130 to determine a preferred or “best” bandwidth setting for the desired channel. Specifically, the results from all of the measurements are automatically analyzed using a structure of thresholds and logical decisions to determine whether either an adjacent signal is truly present or that the desired channel has high-deviation. - in
step 134, theprocessor channel filter step 132. As a non-limiting example, the bandwidth at the desired channel is adjusted to minimize interference from adjacent signals on adjacent channels, while maximizing bandwidth to limit distortion on the desired channel. - in
step 136, themethod 100 is finalized. However, themethod 100 may include a quality test step, shown instep 135. For example, where the desired channel has been determined to have high-deviation, the bandwidth is widened and a secondary signal quality measurement is made. If signal quality is determined to be satisfactory, the bandwidth decision is confirmed and themethod 100 is directed to step 136 and finalized. Otherwise, themethod 100 is routed to step 110. - In certain embodiments, where a signal strength of an actual signal detected on the first adjacent channel exceeds a pre-determined threshold, the bandwidth will be narrowed and no measurements on the other adjacent channels are required. Additionally, a “pre-measurement” of the signal levels of the desired channel and at least one of the adjacent channels may be used to determine the “strongest” signal on the at least one of the adjacent channels. Accordingly, the bandwidth may be modified in response to the strongest adjacent signal.
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signal processing system - From the foregoing description, one ordinarily skilled in the art can easily ascertain the essential characteristics of this invention and, without departing from the spirit and scope thereof, make various changes and modifications to the invention to adapt it to various usages and conditions.
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